borden, lizzie

Investigates the 1892 murders of Andrew Borden and his wife Abby, and the role their daughter, Lizzie, played in the deaths. Draws on period photographs, newspaper clippings, and an image from the crime scene.

Discusses the trial of Lizzie Borden and the murders of her parents.

This is an engrossing, illustrated journey into true crime classics of the Victorian era. This second omnibus of storied treasuries of murder includes the famous double axe murder by Lizzie Borden; the mysterious drowning of the lovely Mary Rogers; the Bloody Benders, a Kansas family of murderous innkeepers; Glasgow socialite Madeleine Smith who poisoned an inconvenient suitor; and the famous assassination of President Lincoln. Each true crime story includes a bibliography of research sources, presenting true facts about famous murders in an entertaining fashion.

Presents information on the axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in 1892, a crime for which their daughter Lizzie went to trial, featuring reproductions of articles from forty-one newspapers across the U. S., official correspondence and transcripts, and discussion of the plays, opera, and ballet inspired by the crimes.

A reexamination of the Lizzie Borden affair based on trial transcripts, newspaper accounts, interviews, and statements of living witnesses.

Profiles forty unsolved cases, arranged in chronological order, that offer insight into the evolution of criminal investigation techniques and forensics over a period of more than 170 years.

Presents new evidence in the case of Lizzie Bordon accused of killing her parents one hundred years ago, but acquitted, yet always presumed guilty.

Presents the true story of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1892.